TLC fans were recently sent into a tailspin following a wave of alarming internet rumors suggesting that 7 Little Johnstons patriarch Trent Johnston had tragically passed away. The panic among the fandom reached a fever pitch, forcing Amber Johnston to step forward and address the shocking speculation directly.
The rumor mill seemingly ignited after a recent, highly emotional episode of the reality series, leaving viewers blurring the lines between past family heartbreak and present-day scares.
The Origin of the Shocking Rumor
The confusion among fans tracks back to recent episodes of 7 Little Johnstons Season 17. In a highly intense episode titled “He’s Low-Key Chopping Down a Tree,” viewers watched in concern as Trent began experiencing sudden heart palpitations while doing yard work in the backyard.
Compounding the medical scare, the episode’s official synopsis teased that the Johnston family was set to experience a “devastating loss.”
Because the internet often moves faster than context, clickbait headlines and social media posts quickly twisted these two storylines together, erroneously claiming that Trent had suffered a fatal medical emergency. In reality, the “devastating loss” the family was actively mourning on-screen was the passing of Trent’s beloved father, “Poppy”—a heartbreaking family milestone that the Johnstons have been open about navigating together.
Amber Johnston Sets the Record Straight
Amber Johnston and her entire family have been in disbelief to learn about some rumors swirling online about Trent. They were shocked when a Facebook page posted news about the latter’s unexpected passing. A Facebook page posted a photo of Trent and paid tribute to him. The news revealed that he passed after battling Cancer for a long time.
However, Amber was quick to shut down the rumors on Instagram. She uploaded the screenshot of the news and wrote “Fake” in bold letters. The 7 Little Johnstons star thanked her genuine fans for reaching out. Amber wrote, “Please do not believe the internet folks.” Fans were relieved to know that it was a fake rumor. Trent faced a lot of health challenges in the previous season.
While Amber and Trent are relieved to put the shocking death rumors to rest, the family continues to face real-world emotional hurdles. Anna recently confirmed that she chose not to participate in the current season due to ongoing family conflicts and the mental toll of public scrutiny.
As the current season wraps up with Elizabeth and Brice’s highly anticipated wedding, Amber and Trent are trying to keep the focus on celebrating new life milestones, leaving the online drama and false alarms firmly behind them. Were you fooled by the sudden rumors online, or did you figure it was just a misunderstanding of the show’s synopsis?
